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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,475.17, 62,755.80 and 26,358.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,475.17, 62,755.80 and 26,358.66 is: 36,374.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,475.17 : 62,755.80 = 26,358.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,475.17/62,755.80 = 26,358.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,475.17x = 62,755.80 × 26,358.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,475.17x = 1,654,158,795.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,654,158,795.23/45,475.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,374.99

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